Fort Slocum, Civil War fort in Northeast Washington DC, United States.
Fort Slocum consisted of earthwork fortifications extending 653 yards and contained 25 artillery pieces positioned at strategic defensive points.
The 2nd Rhode Island Volunteers constructed the fort in 1861 after the Battle of First Bull Run, naming it after Colonel John Slocum who died at Manassas.
The fort stands as a testament to the Northern military engineering during the Civil War, featuring multiple siege howitzers and 24-pounder guns.
Fort Slocum Park now offers walking paths through forested areas near the intersection of Kansas Avenue NW and Madison Street NW.
The fort participated in defensive operations during the Confederate Raid on Washington in July 1864, supporting nearby Fort Stevens with artillery fire.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1861
Part of: Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.95972,-77.01444
Latest update: March 22, 2025 00:25
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